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Dean of Faculty jobs are open across higher education, community colleges, and private K-12 institutions, at every level from associate dean to provost-track leadership, with specializations in curriculum development, faculty governance, and academic affairs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assistant Dean of Faculty
Location: Phoenix Campus | On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Department: Academic Leadership / Management
Compensation: $70,935 – $88,670 per year
Position Summary
Lead, mentor, and empower academic faculty at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking an experienced Assistant Dean of Faculty to join our leadership team at the Phoenix campus .
Working in close collaboration with the Campus Director and corporate Dean of Faculty, you will drive excellence across on-ground certificate program instruction, faculty onboarding, professional development, and classroom environment management . If you are a higher education leader with a background in health professions education, teaching methodologies, and instructional technology, this role offers an outstanding platform to shape student success and faculty engagement .
Key Responsibilities
Faculty Supervision, Recruitment & Onboarding:
Supervision & Recruitment: Supervise all on-ground certificate program faculty . Participate in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for faculty appointments .
Onboarding & Training: Lead the orientation of new faculty hires to institutional policies, curricula, and instructional platforms . Ensure total adherence to ABHES/accreditation standards and Pima Medical Institute guidelines .
Observations & Evaluations: Conduct annual classroom observations for all on-ground instructors, providing actionable feedback and guiding formal performance evaluations .
Instructional Excellence & Faculty Development:
Professional Development: Develop, coordinate, and facilitate continuing education opportunities, workshops, and 1:1 mentorship focusing on educational technology and best teaching practices .
Curriculum Alignment: Coordinate up-to-date curriculum implementation in partnership with the Home Office Education Department .
Survey & Data Analysis: Review end-of-course student survey reports, utilizing feedback and observation data to mentor instructors and drive instructional improvement .
Academic Operations & Campus Governance:
Student Success Metrics: Monitor campus-wide student retention and success metrics, collaborating to design and implement targeted academic support initiatives .
Lab & Advisory Management: Oversee classroom/lab equipment integrity, maintain electronic faculty compliance files, and facilitate program Advisory Board meetings .
Campus Life: Participate in leadership meetings, graduation ceremonies, and student-centric campus events .
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum, health science, or a related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA .
Teaching Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience in health professions education .
EdTech Proficiency: Minimum of five (5) years of experience utilizing educational technology tools in classroom/hybrid settings .
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated higher education leadership or management experience .
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), video-conferencing platforms, and computer/internet applications .
An equivalent combination of training, education, or management experience meeting minimum qualifications will be considered .
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education, curriculum, health science, or a related field .
Five (5) or more years of higher education academic leadership/management experience .
Compensation & Executive Benefits
Hiring Range: $70,935 to $88,670 per year (Salaried Exempt).
Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Income Protection & Growth: Short- & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Assistant Dean of Faculty
Location: Phoenix Campus | On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Department: Academic Leadership / Management
Compensation: $70,935 – $88,670 per year
Position Summary
Lead, mentor, and empower academic faculty at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking an experienced Assistant Dean of Faculty to join our leadership team at the Phoenix campus .
Working in close collaboration with the Campus Director and corporate Dean of Faculty, you will drive excellence across on-ground certificate program instruction, faculty onboarding, professional development, and classroom environment management . If you are a higher education leader with a background in health professions education, teaching methodologies, and instructional technology, this role offers an outstanding platform to shape student success and faculty engagement .
Key Responsibilities
Faculty Supervision, Recruitment & Onboarding:
Supervision & Recruitment: Supervise all on-ground certificate program faculty . Participate in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for faculty appointments .
Onboarding & Training: Lead the orientation of new faculty hires to institutional policies, curricula, and instructional platforms . Ensure total adherence to ABHES/accreditation standards and Pima Medical Institute guidelines .
Observations & Evaluations: Conduct annual classroom observations for all on-ground instructors, providing actionable feedback and guiding formal performance evaluations .
Instructional Excellence & Faculty Development:
Professional Development: Develop, coordinate, and facilitate continuing education opportunities, workshops, and 1:1 mentorship focusing on educational technology and best teaching practices .
Curriculum Alignment: Coordinate up-to-date curriculum implementation in partnership with the Home Office Education Department .
Survey & Data Analysis: Review end-of-course student survey reports, utilizing feedback and observation data to mentor instructors and drive instructional improvement .
Academic Operations & Campus Governance:
Student Success Metrics: Monitor campus-wide student retention and success metrics, collaborating to design and implement targeted academic support initiatives .
Lab & Advisory Management: Oversee classroom/lab equipment integrity, maintain electronic faculty compliance files, and facilitate program Advisory Board meetings .
Campus Life: Participate in leadership meetings, graduation ceremonies, and student-centric campus events .
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum, health science, or a related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA .
Teaching Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience in health professions education .
EdTech Proficiency: Minimum of five (5) years of experience utilizing educational technology tools in classroom/hybrid settings .
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated higher education leadership or management experience .
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), video-conferencing platforms, and computer/internet applications .
An equivalent combination of training, education, or management experience meeting minimum qualifications will be considered .
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education, curriculum, health science, or a related field .
Five (5) or more years of higher education academic leadership/management experience .
Compensation & Executive Benefits
Hiring Range: $70,935 to $88,670 per year (Salaried Exempt).
Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Income Protection & Growth: Short- & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dean of faculty jobs.
- Terminal degree in an academic discipline relevant to the institution's core programs
- Five or more years of full-time teaching experience at the postsecondary level
- Prior academic administrative experience such as department chair or program director
- Demonstrated experience leading accreditation reviews or reaffirmation processes
- Experience developing and assessing curriculum at the program or institutional level
- Ability to mentor and evaluate faculty through formal review and tenure processes
Tips for Your Dean of Faculty Job Search
Tailor your CV to governance metrics
Committees want to see faculty headcount you've managed, curriculum reviews you've led, and accreditation cycles you've navigated. Pull those specifics from your current role and put them in your summary and experience sections before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dean of faculty openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by accreditation type
Regional accreditation (HLC, SACSCOC, WASC) signals very different expectations than programmatic accreditation (AACSB, CCNE). Filter your search accordingly so your cover letter speaks directly to the accreditor the institution answers to.
Prepare a teaching philosophy statement now
Most search committees require a teaching philosophy or academic leadership statement as part of the initial packet. Draft it before you start applying so a tight deadline doesn't cost you a strong submission.
Research shared governance culture before interviews
Institutions differ sharply on how much authority faculty senates hold versus administrative leadership. Review the faculty handbook and recent senate meeting minutes online so your interview answers reflect that institution's actual governance model.
Follow up after the campus visit thoughtfully
Dean searches often involve multiple campus visits and committee reviews over several months. Send a brief, specific thank-you to each committee member within two days of your visit, referencing a conversation point from the day.
Dean of Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dean of facultys?
The most active employers for dean of facultys right now are Virginia Commonwealth University, SERVANT, and Dean College, and the most openings are in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community college systems and regional universities tend to post the highest volume of openings nationally.
How many dean of faculty jobs are remote?
About 29% of dean of faculty openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the campus-based nature of most academic leadership roles. Online-focused institutions and consortium roles in curriculum design or faculty development are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a dean of faculty?
Start by completing a terminal degree and spending several years as a full-time faculty member to build credibility with the colleagues you'll eventually lead. Move into a department chair or program director role to gain budget and personnel experience, then pursue an associate dean position before applying to dean-level searches. Involvement in accreditation and faculty governance committees at every stage strengthens your profile significantly.
Can you become a dean of faculty without prior administrative experience?
Direct appointment to a dean of faculty role without any prior administrative experience is rare, but committee service, department coordination, and program director work all count in search committees' eyes. Candidates who have chaired curriculum committees, led assessment initiatives, or coordinated multi-section courses often clear the minimum threshold and compete effectively against candidates with formal chair titles.
What does the dean of faculty interview process look like?
Most searches involve a first-round screening interview with an HR representative or search committee chair, followed by a full committee interview, and then a campus visit for finalists. The campus visit typically includes a public presentation on your academic leadership philosophy, meetings with faculty governance bodies, a session with the provost or president, and sometimes a student panel. The full process from application to offer often runs several months.
Where can I find and apply to dean of faculty jobs?
You can find and apply to dean of faculty jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, and other academic institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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